Area Overview
What makes Maslandapur special
Maslandapur is a town on the Bongaon suburban line roughly 60 km north-east of Kolkata.
It has a local market and agricultural surroundings.
It offers entry pricing with frequent rail services into the city.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled town population in the wider Kolkata region.
Languages
Official language: Bengali, with Hindi and English widely used.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Bengali
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
An established Kolkata locality under KMC, with a long-settled population.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Local households and society residents
26%
Young Professionals
Salt Lake Sector V, New Town and city offices
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Maslandapur
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Park Street restaurants (55 km)₹700–1600
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Burrabazar & Chinatown₹150–450
Bengali, Street food
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Park Street cafes (55 km)₹250–600
Coffee, Adda
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Maslandapur
Exceptionally Connected
Northern Rail Town • Metro some distance • Park Street 90 min • NSCBI Airport 65 km
Local Train
Sealdah is about 2 km; Howrah and the extensive suburban network are alternatives.
Metro
Kolkata Metro runs FIVE LINES. The Blue Line — India’s first metro, running since 1984 — covers the north-south spine. The Green Line runs Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V THROUGH THE FIRST UNDER-RIVER TUNNEL IN INDIA. The Purple, Yellow and Orange Lines serve Joka, the airport and the eastern bypass, with further sections opening through 2026.
Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport about 65 km — around 120 minutes at peak.
Roads
The EM Bypass, VIP Road, Diamond Harbour Road and Barrackpore Trunk Road form the arterial network, with Chowringhee through the centre.
Commute Times from Maslandapur
Metro some distance Metro
180 min • Road
Park Street
110 min • Road
Park Street
90 min • Road
DND Flyway
58 min • Road
NSCBI Airport
120 min • Road
Sealdah Station
59 min • Road
Maslandapur Station
3 min • Road
Gobardanga
8 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Amity University (Sector 125)55 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Jaypee Institute (Sector 62)53 km
Engineering • Private
- University of Calcutta57 km
State University
- SSKM & Medical College59 km
Medical Campus
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)53 km
Engineering • Private
- Jadavpur University & IIM-C48 km
Institutes
Schools (K–12)
- Sector CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- La Martiniere / South Point58 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Amity International (Sector 44)56 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)59 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)58 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Local parks
- Riverfront (6 km)
- The Maidan
- Rabindra Sarobar
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 5 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 8 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 7 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local parks
- Park Street (55 km) (retail & dining)
- Maidan & Victoria Memorial
- Prinsep Ghat
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • KMC jurisdiction
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- Salt Lake Sector V
- New Town IT parks
- Day passes from ₹400
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Local dining
- Park Street restaurants
- Strong pub and bar culture
- Late-night adda tradition
Maslandapur vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Maslandapur is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Maslandapur | Gobardanga | Bangaon | Nebadhai Duttapukur | Basirhat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹12K–18K | ₹12K–18K | ₹12K–18K | ₹13K–20K | ₹12K–18K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹20K–38K | ₹20K–38K | ₹20K–38K | ₹23K–42K | ₹20K–38K |
| Premium Rent | ₹52K–1.22L | ₹52K–1.22L | ₹52K–1.22L | ₹60K–1.34L | ₹52K–1.22L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹90K–2.47L | ₹90K–2.47L | ₹90K–2.47L | ₹1.04L–2.73L | ₹90K–2.47L |
| Train Station | Local station (2 km) | Local station (1 km) | Local station (3 km) | Howrah (6 km) | Local station (2 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Some distance | Some distance | Some distance | Some distance |
| Airport Distance | Some distance | 40 km | 50 km | 60 km | 22 km |
| Nightlife | 30 km | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Education Hub | Limited | Moderate | Moderate | Limited | Good |
| Moderate | Riverfront Access | 2 km | 4 km | 6 km | 2 km |
| Safety Rating | 3 km | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Food Scene | 3.9/5 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Green Spaces | Moderate | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
Why choose Maslandapur?
Maslandapur is a town on the Bongaon line roughly 60 km north-east, offering entry pricing with rail access.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Local parks
Neighbourhood parks maintained by KMC.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 6 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
The Maidan
The vast central green at the heart of the city.
Best for: Walks & evenings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local market, New Market (55 km), South City Mall
Victoria Memorial (6 km),, Howrah Bridge,, Dakshineswar
Local sports grounds, Eden Gardens, Salt Lake Stadium
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in Maslandapur: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local market
- New Market (55 km)
- Burrabazar wholesale
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Kolkata)
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Sector parking adequate
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Sector library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Maslandapur
Average monthly rents in Maslandapur (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹6K – ₹8K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹8K – ₹13K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹12K – ₹20K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹20K – ₹38K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹31K – ₹63K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹52K – ₹1.22L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹90K – ₹2.47L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Establish whether the property sits under KMC, KMDA or HIDCO, and VERIFY THE RS/LR KHATIAN (porcha) and the mutation record through Banglarbhumi. Khatian verification and mutation are the recurring documentary questions in West Bengal.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Maslandapur
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Local market within the locality
- ✓Park Street about 90 minutes by road
- ✓Park Street about 55 km
- ✓An established Kolkata position with settled streets
- ✓Local hospitals about 5 km
- ✓Amity University about 55 km
- ✓NSCBI Airport about 65 km
- ✓Local markets for everyday needs
- ✓Two operating metro lines across the city
- ✓Frequent services on the Bongaon line
What to Watch Out For
- Establish KMC, KMDA or HIDCO jurisdiction for the specific property
- Verify the RS/LR khatian and mutation record via Banglarbhumi
- Establish whether any thika tenancy applies to the property
- Older stock varies considerably in condition
- Market parking is tight in the established sectors
- Air quality is a documented seasonal problem — check local readings
- Power backup arrangements vary between societies
- ROUGHLY 60 KM FROM KOLKATA
- Agricultural-origin land at the edges — check the conversion position
Renting in Maslandapur: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
3.7
Safety
4.2
Environment
